Iron shield boss
Evidence of Celtic blacksmithing
The central metal component (boss) of a wooden shield from the late Iron Age (6th–2nd century BC) was found at Col de Flam. It served to protect the fist of the person holding the shield. It is an example of Celtic blacksmithing and either indicates the presence of Celtic warriors, probably mercenaries, or local copying of Gallic weapons. The wooden part of the shield has not been preserved.
Main category:
Archaeology
Subcategory:
Tools and weapons
Epoch:Iron Age
Area(s):Ortisei
GPS coordinates:@11.67603,46.57592